Role Description The Category Manager is responsible for leading and managing the sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy for assigned commodities, driving cost-effective solutions and supply continuity. This role develops and executes category strategies informed by market intelligence, financial trends, and long-term demand forecasts. The manager evaluates, segments, and maintains key supplier relationships, negotiates agreements and project-specific terms, and monitors performance using vendor scorecards and KPIs. Serving as subject-matter expert, they provide market insights, support budgeting and project procurement, and coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing decisions. This role focuses on optimizing costs, quality and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiency and maintaining supplier relationships. Location: This position can be located at any of our office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Clinton, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Centennial, CO; Irving, TX; or Fargo, ND. Based on the experience and skillset of the individual identified, we are open to a remote-based role with ability to travel to our office and field site locations to support events or department activities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience - Seven+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, and/or contract negotiation - Experience and knowledge in the commodity required - Experience within construction industries preferred - Supply Chain Certification (CSCP, CSCM, CPP, etc.) or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred Requirements - Ability to influence, lead and manage others - Strong knowledge of construction process and materials - Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills - Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical documents - Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy - Excellent collaboration and written, verbal and electronic communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex concepts - Ability to build consensus and drive mutually beneficial outcomes with suppliers and internal teams - Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients and suppliers - Ability to travel up to 35% Benefits - Compensation $110,000 - $160,000 / year, commensurate with experience - Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase - 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children - Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount - Discounted National Gym Membership Network - Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave - Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation - Employee Assistance Program - Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment - Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage - Emergency Travel Assistance Program - Group legal plan

Role Description The Category Manager is responsible for leading and managing the sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy for assigned commodities, driving cost-effective solutions and supply continuity. This role develops and executes category strategies informed by market intelligence, financial trends, and long-term demand forecasts. The manager evaluates, segments, and maintains key supplier relationships, negotiates agreements and project-specific terms, and monitors performance using vendor scorecards and KPIs. Serving as subject-matter expert, they provide market insights, support budgeting and project procurement, and coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing decisions. This role focuses on optimizing costs, quality and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiency and maintaining supplier relationships. Location: This position can be located at any of our office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Clinton, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Centennial, CO; Irving, TX; or Fargo, ND. Based on the experience and skillset of the individual identified, we are open to a remote-based role with ability to travel to our office and field site locations to support events or department activities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience - Seven+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, and/or contract negotiation - Experience and knowledge in the commodity required - Experience within construction industries preferred - Supply Chain Certification (CSCP, CSCM, CPP, etc.) or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred Requirements - Ability to influence, lead and manage others - Strong knowledge of construction process and materials - Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills - Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical documents - Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy - Excellent collaboration and written, verbal and electronic communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex concepts - Ability to build consensus and drive mutually beneficial outcomes with suppliers and internal teams - Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients and suppliers - Ability to travel up to 35% Benefits - Compensation $110,000 - $160,000 / year, commensurate with experience - Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase - 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children - Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount - Discounted National Gym Membership Network - Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave - Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation - Employee Assistance Program - Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment - Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage - Emergency Travel Assistance Program - Group legal plan

• Pipeline ownership & deal closing • Prospecting: Conduct monthly sales calls by phone (outbound & inbound) • Discovery calls: Qualify using BANT, uncover pain points, clarify budgets • Negotiation & closing: Prepare proposals, negotiate pricing, close deals • Deal management: Keep the pipeline up to date, maintain the forecast, and handle reporting • Win-loss analysis: Identify patterns and continuously optimize • Account management: Manage existing customers and identify upsell opportunities

• Key contact for clients; Liaison between Clients, CRO, and Labcorp • Displays leadership to ensure successful interactions between LabCorp study team members needed to provide seamless study delivery to the client • Provides project management oversight; focusing on key client deliverables through budget, risk, and milestone management • Facilitates communications between Client and extended LabCorp study team, including Study Design Lead and Regional Study Coordinator • Performs review of SOW to ensure quality implementation of client specifics and requirements • Manages a portfolio of global and local studies with varying complexity • Acts as an ambassador on behalf of the client within LabCorp Drug Development CLS and across LabCorp business units; exemplifies the concept of Signature Client Service through outstanding, personalized customer service skills • Ensures that all customer expectations are documented and acted upon in compliance with regulatory requirements • Demonstrates through appropriate self-organization the ability to manage conflicting priorities and to make difficult decisions • Able to act efficiently in an environment with dynamic timelines and priorities • Accountable for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics • Actively participates in LabCorp CLS development through continuous process improvement, quality and productivity • Work with appropriate internal and external personnel to understand the culture and pipeline of assigned clients • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills that will build strong internal and external relationships to ensure deliverables are on time and within budget • Displays appropriate self-organization and ability to manage conflicting priorities • Participate in functional meetings (eg. CLFs) and provide input, keeping processes up to date • Comply with CLS Global Project Management strategy • Support a culture of continuous improvement, quality and productivity • Other duties as assigned